Welcome

Welcome to the home page of St. Thomas' Church, Werneth, on the Coppice in Oldham.

St. Thomas' is one of many parish churches in the Church of England. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester.

We work closely with the parish of St. Paul, Oldham.

The Notices

Farsi discussion group takes place at 10:00 am on Thursdays

English conversation class takes place at 1:00 pm on Thursdays

Richard's Ordination Please speak to Richard if you'd like a ticket to his Ordination at Manchester Cathedral at 2:30 pm on Saturday 28 June.

Training for those interested in working with children and young people (run by the Laura Tebay) takes place at St. Paul's:

  • 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 20th September
  • 10am - 1 pm on Saturday 18th Octember

Book your place

Ascension Day Service Details

Announcement of Darren's Departure

All are welcome to Darren's Licensing
at 2:30 pm on Sunday 29 June
at St. Mark's Connah's Quay (CH5 4AD)
followed by refreshments

Diary

10:30 am

Sunday 18 May 2025

5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Holy Communion

St. Thomas' Church

(All Age Service)

10:30 am

Sunday 25 May 2025

6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Morning Prayer

St. Thomas' Church

(Youth Service)

11:15 am

Sunday 25 May 2025

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

(please read the Annual Report)

in church

12:00 pm

Sunday 25 May 2025

FARSI / DARI EUCHARIST

آیین عشای ربانی

St. Thomas' Church


Electoral Roll & Annual Meeting

This year's Annual Meeting is on Sunday 25 May after church.

This year we must form a new Electoral Roll. Everyone needs to complete a new form. Please pick up a form in church. Today is your last chance!

Nomination Papers for ChurchWarden and PCC Member will be available next week. Please fill them in before the meeting starts!

Please pick up your minutes and agendas. There are also some printed Annual Reports available, although he Annual Report is also available here:

Annual Report

Baby Bonding

Panda Preschool

Roles on a Sunday Morning

Would you like to volunteer on a Sunday morning for:
♢ Welcoming
♢ Serving at the Altar
♢ Setting up and serving tea and coffee.

Please speak to Nick.

Heritage & Visits

If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.

Regular Activities

These are the usual times of the regular activities at St. Thomas'.

If you would like to book make a booking, please contact Rev Nick.

But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.

SUNDAY
10:30 amSt. Thomas' Sunday Worship
1:30 pmBrethren in Christ Church
6:00 pmXanadu Dance Troupe
MONDAY
3:10 pmChai & Chat
(2nd Monday in month;
termtime)
TUESDAY
10:15 amChai & Connect
6:30 pmXanadu Dance Troupe
WEDNESDAY
1:30 pm Baby Bonding
(23 April to 21 May)
THURSDAY
9:00 amSt. Thomas CE Primary School Service
10:00 amFarsi / Dari Discussion Group
1:00 pmEnglish Conversation Class
(termtime)
2:30 pmSt. Thomas' School
Martial Arts
4:00 pmImpact Mixed Martial Arts
6:00 pmImpact Mixed Martial Arts
SATURDAY
6:00 pmBetel Romanian Church